The letter I is a versatile vowel in Scrabble, valued at 1 point, and is essential for creating a wide variety of words. Because it appears frequently in English, knowing words with the letter I can help you build both short and long words, such as in, if, ice, and icon. Short words with I are especially useful for fitting tiles into tight spots on the board or for making parallel plays. Even though I has a low point value, placing it on double or triple word score squares can maximize your score and help you connect multiple words in one turn.
Effectively playing the letter I often involves extending existing words by adding this vowel to create new variations or plurals. For example, adding I to tin can form tiny, or using it in longer words like invite or initial can earn you substantial points if placed strategically. Being familiar with two- and three-letter words containing I also helps maintain flexibility when the board is crowded. Mastering the placement and timing of the letter I can greatly improve your overall Scrabble strategy and increase your chances of winning.
| Word | Scrabble© Points | WWF Points |
|---|---|---|
| histrionically | 24 | 24 |
| histrionics | 17 | 17 |
| hists | 7 | 7 |
| hit | 5 | 5 |
| hitch | 12 | 12 |
| hitched | 15 | 15 |
| hitcher | 14 | 14 |
| hitchers | 15 | 15 |
| hitches | 14 | 14 |
| hitchhike | 22 | 22 |
| hitchhiked | 24 | 24 |
| hitchhiker | 23 | 23 |
| hitchhikers | 24 | 24 |
| hitchhikes | 23 | 23 |
| hitchhiking | 27 | 27 |
| hitching | 18 | 18 |
| hither | 10 | 10 |
| hithermost | 17 | 17 |
| hitherto | 12 | 12 |
| hitherward | 18 | 18 |
| hitless | 10 | 10 |
| hitmaker | 17 | 17 |
| hitmakers | 18 | 18 |
| hitman | 12 | 12 |
| hitmen | 12 | 12 |
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